Special interest groups, sometimes also described as pressure groups,
advocacy groups or lobbyists, play a significant role in the political
system of the United States. Such groups can shape elections by
verbally endorsing candidates or contributing financially to campaigns
with Political Action Committee (PAC) money. Once candidates are
elected to office, members of these organizations commonly contact
them to encourage support or opposition to legislation.

A more generic definition of a special interest group is a group
of people that come together for a common purpose. Not all special
interest groups are set up for a political cause. There are special
interest groups for many purposes, and you likely belong to one
without even knowing it.

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